Ahrefs vs semrush

baxxx said:
Ahrefs is better for checking expired domains and spying on competitors—easy to use and solid backlink data. SEMrush is powerful but those 5 project limits feel like renting a car and only driving around the block. Just keep an eye on data limits with both!
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Any good group buy for ahrefs? Or not really plausable cause of their credits system?
 
Before Ahrefs, but since these idiots switched to a credit based system, I ignore them completely.

Company is ran by absolute fools. When the Rusisa-Ukraine war started, they gave people a double amount of membership of what the users donated. So they ended up shooting themselves in the knee, giving memberships away for free basically and then they had to limit usage by integrating this credit based system. What an absolute embarrassment and joke.

Hard pass
 
Go with ahrefs for accurate results. If you're out of budget then semrush might be a good alternative
 
If you don't mind paying more, Ahrefs is more accurate in some areas. But if you're looking for a versatile and more affordable tool, SEMrush is also a solid option. Personally, I use SEMrush since the difference isn't that big.
 
Both Ahrefs and SEMRush are powerful, depending on the direction you choose
 
Go with Ahrefs — it's better for analyzing many expired domains and backlinks without strict project limits. SEMrush is great for managing a few active sites but the 5-project cap is too limiting for bulk research.
 
baxxx said:
I am looking to buy one of these tools.
My main usage would be researching multiple expired domains SEO scores and analyzing competition.
One thing that bugs me is that for basic subscription of about $130 per month you get only 5 so called projects on each
of those tools. That would be a problem since 5 projects = 5 websites to analyze and that just way to little, I would use that quota in a day.
I used ahrefs way back and I don't remember such strict restrictions on usage, iirc.

What tool would you recommend for my usage type?
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Personally, I use Ahrefs for its accuracy and robust features. But, its recent price hike made a hurdle for me as well.
 
Go with Ahrefs.
It’s better for checking backlinks and expired domains. The 5-project limit only affects saved websites—you can still check as many domains as you want using the Site Explorer. SEMrush is good for keyword research, but for your use, Ahrefs is the better choice.
 
You're right — most tools now limit projects (ongoing tracking), but you can still manually check unlimited domains via tools like Ahrefs’ Site Explorer without using a project slot.


Best picks for your use case:


  • Ahrefs: Good for manual domain checks, backlink profiles, and expired domain SEO.
  • SE Ranking or Serpstat: More generous limits, cheaper, flexible plans.
  • SpamZilla or DomCop: Great for bulk expired domain research.

Tip: Delete and rotate projects daily to reuse slots.
 
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